2020 Potomac District Klondike Derby Webelos Invitational Open to all Webelos

Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Little Bennett Campground - 23705 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, Maryland 20871 

See https://scoutingevent.com/082-31360 for informational flyers and the registration page.   Please send an email notification to Ben Slade when registering.

Great Reasons to Attend: 

See more than 40 Scouts BSA Troops in action, solving problems and displaying Scouting skills. 

➢ Satisfy Requirement #4 for the Arrow of Light Adventure: Scouting Adventure by participating in an  outdoor Scouts BSA activity using the Patrol Method. 

➢ May fulfill partial Webelos Adventures Requirements for: 

• Cast Iron Chef 

• First Responder 

• Webelos Walkabout 

• Aware and Care 

• Into the Wild 

A special area at the Klondike Derby will be set up for Webelos Dens to try out several Derby stations similar to the Scouts BSA competition. These stations will not require special equipment or skills, but will be fun challenges to help the Webelos work as a team and solve problems while burning off some steam. After trying their hands at these stations, the Webelos may go to the main competition areas and observe the older Scouts as they try solving similar problems while demonstrating their Scout skills, including fire-building and knot-tying. Everyone should be mindful of the weather and dress appropriately. The Scouts will be outdoors the entire time they are at the Derby. There is a warming station with hot chocolate. 

Directions: Take Interstate 270 north to Exit 18 Route 121 to Clarksburg. On the ramp stay to the right  to take Route 121 North towards Clarksburg / Little Bennett Regional Park. Turn left onto Route 355 Frederick Road and proceed north until you see signs for the Klondike Derby. Little Bennett Campground will be on right, parking on the left at High Point Farm. 

Parking: Parking is available across Route 355 from the Campground entrance at High Point Farm, or in the Little Bennett Maintenance Yard. Because parking is limited, carpooling is strongly suggested. Parking is free. 

Check-In: Begins at 12:45 pm at the Gatehouse to Little Bennett Campground. To reduce confusion, check in as one large group rather than individually. Lines are shorter later in the day – consider arriving after 2 pm. Once you are in the park, follow Webelos signs to find the Webelos activities, which will be fairly close to entrance. 

Clothing: The Scout Uniform is to be worn at all events. Supplement the Scout uniform with  additional layers of clothing. Leaders must review the importance and principles of winter dressing with all participants. No tennis shoes will be permitted. Any attendee not properly prepared for the weather will be unable to participate in the activities. Everyone MUST know how to keep warm and dry. Winter weather, with changing conditions, necessitates being prepared for almost any condition. It requires adequate, layered clothing (no cotton) and waterproof boots for protection, yet must be versatile enough to prevent sweating during activities and to retain warmth during idle periods. A winter cap or hat and gloves or mittens are necessary during the day. If you are an adult accompanying Webelos, your registration means that you are responsible for ensuring that you and your Webelos will be properly dressed at this cold weather event. 

Registration: Cost is $5 per attendee (including all adult attendees), which includes the Klondike Derby  patch, administrative items and insurance. Register online: https://www.ncacbsa.org/ and go to calendar to save time at Check-In, but registrations are also accepted on the day of the event. Provide Webelos Invitational Registration Form at Check-In. See link online. 

For more information, e-mail KlondikeDerby@Gmail.com